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Mélisse

Name: Mélisse
Address: 1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Los Angeles, United States
Telephone: (310) 395-0881
Price range: $$$$

In Residence

Ken Takayama

Chef

01CuisineCalifornia-French Fine Dining
02CityLos Angeles, United States
03RecognitionTwo Michelin Stars

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2 Michelin Stars · Michelin Guide
Wine Spectator · Tier 2
Michelin 2 Stars · 2026
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #130 · 2026
La Liste Top Restaurants: 87pts · 2026
Les Grandes Tables du Monde Member · 2026
Relais Chateaux Award · 2026
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence · 2026
Relais Chateaux Award · 2025
Michelin 2 Stars · 2025
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #95 · 2025
La Liste Top Restaurants: 91pts · 2025
LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #23 · 2025
The Best Chef One Knife · 2025

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What recognition does Mélisse hold?

Mélisse holds 2 Michelin stars.

Who works at Mélisse?

Made By profiles Ken Takayama (Chef) and Josiah Citrin (Chef) at Mélisse.

How expensive is Mélisse?

Mélisse is listed at a price level of $$$$.

Where is Mélisse and what does it serve?

Mélisse is in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, serving California-French Fine Dining.

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Mélisse	Michelin 2 Stars	California-French Fine Dining	Santa Monica, $$$$
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